Matthewson Photo from National Remembrance Shop
Hi-
I acquired the framed photo pictured below a few years ago at an ephemera show in Massachusetts. It appears to have been purchased from the National Remembrance Shop that was located on 503 Fourteenth St. N.W. Washington D.C. (based on the label on the back). Has anyone ever seen a sports photo from this shop? From limited online research it appears this shop was open from 1914 through the 1920s but I am not sure how much longer they were open. Is there any way to date it based on the label? I believe this photo is a reproduction but I am curious if it is from an original negative as well as when the original photo was taken (and by whom). I am also struggling with whether I should remove it from the frame. I usually would not consider it, but I am curious if any information is labeled on the back of the photo itself. There is a tear in the paper on the back of the frame, but not large enough to view the back of the photo. Any thoughts? Sorry for the long winded post.
Alan
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